Axminster Engineer Series UE-812C Bandsaw

This fixed head metal cutting bandsaw is designed for use in fabrication and general engineering workshops. Heavily built in cast iron to provide high strength and stability, it includes a floor stand with a built-in coolant system, mobility wheels and a sealed electrical control box. The 750kW 230V motor drives the blade through a 4-speed belt drive system and is controlled by a convenient switch box mounted on the blade bow. An adjustable hydraulic damper controls the blade down feed, with the machine being stopped automatically once the cut is completed. Coolant flow is controlled with a small valve mounted on the bow. A quick action vice is fitted to make changing materials for the next cut a faster job. The blade guides are easy to adjust and a wire brush keeps the blade clean. A blade tension indicator is fitted to give an idea of where to set the blade. The rear part of the vice has two positions, the rear position used when creating bevel cuts. An accurate machine with good cutting capacities, perhaps best suited for square cutting to length using the built-in length stop. If you need to carry out very accurate bevel cuts, the 505215 UE-712SB would be better suited.